The 1993 NBL season was the 15th season of National Basketball League competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 14 teams contested the league, It was broadcast on Network Ten at midnight due to low ratings of live coverage until 1997, Townsville Suns made their debut this season.
| 1993 NBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball League |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | 16 April – 26 September 1993 29 September – 17 October 1993 (Finals) 23 – 31 October 1993 (Grand Finals) |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| TV partner(s) | Network Ten |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Perth Wildcats |
| Season MVP | Robert Rose (South East Melbourne) |
| Top scorer | Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Melbourne Tigers (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Perth Wildcats |
| Finals MVP | Ricky Grace (Perth) |
Clubs
Regular season
The 1993 regular season took place over 23 rounds between 16 April 1993 and 26 September 1993.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Round 19
Round 20
Round 21
Round 22
Round 23
Ladder
| Pos | 1993 NBL season | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
| 1 | Perth Wildcats | 26 | 21 | 5 | 80.77% | 4–1 | W4 | 12–1 | 9–4 | 2709 | 2499 | 108.40% |
| 2 | S.E. Melbourne Magic | 26 | 20 | 6 | 76.92% | 4–1 | W2 | 12–1 | 8–5 | 2687 | 2365 | 113.62% |
| 3 | Melbourne Tigers1 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 3–2 | L1 | 10–3 | 6–7 | 2782 | 2668 | 104.27% |
| 4 | Brisbane Bullets1 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.54% | 2–3 | L3 | 9–4 | 7–6 | 2684 | 2571 | 104.40% |
| 5 | Newcastle Falcons2 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 57.69% | 3–2 | W1 | 9–4 | 6–7 | 2502 | 2508 | 99.76% |
| 6 | Illawarra Hawks2 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 57.69% | 3–2 | W2 | 10–3 | 5–8 | 2452 | 2462 | 99.59% |
| 7 | Adelaide 36ers | 26 | 14 | 12 | 53.85% | 2–3 | W1 | 9–4 | 5–8 | 2516 | 2449 | 102.74% |
| 8 | North Melbourne Giants | 26 | 13 | 13 | 50.00% | 3–2 | L1 | 8–5 | 5–8 | 2653 | 2527 | 104.99% |
| 9 | Canberra Cannons3 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 46.15% | 1–4 | L2 | 9–4 | 3–10 | 2604 | 2608 | 99.85% |
| 10 | Gold Coast Rollers3 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 46.15% | 2–3 | W1 | 9–4 | 3–10 | 2525 | 2559 | 98.67% |
| 11 | Sydney Kings | 26 | 11 | 15 | 42.31% | 2–3 | L1 | 7–6 | 4–9 | 2523 | 2656 | 94.99% |
| 12 | Geelong Supercats | 26 | 7 | 19 | 26.92% | 3–2 | W3 | 5–8 | 2–11 | 2692 | 2918 | 92.25% |
| 13 | Hobart Tassie Devils | 26 | 6 | 20 | 23.08% | 2–3 | L1 | 3–10 | 3–10 | 2507 | 2736 | 91.63% |
| 14 | Townsville Suns | 26 | 4 | 22 | 15.38% | 0–5 | L7 | 2–11 | 2–11 | 2623 | 2933 | 89.43% |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 September 1993. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
1Melbourne Tigers won Head-to-Head (2-0).
2Head-to-Head between Illawarra Hawks and Newcastle Falcons (1-1). Illawarra Hawks won For and Against (+9).
3Head-to-Head between Canberra Cannons and Gold Coast Rollers (1-1). Canberra Cannons won For and Against (+2).
Finals
Playoff bracket
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Perth Wildcats | 101 | 108 | 117 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | North Melbourne Giants | 105 | 98 | 104 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Perth Wildcats | 97 | 120 | 119 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Brisbane Bullets | 101 | 107 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Brisbane Bullets | 125 | 122 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Newcastle Falcons | 99 | 118 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Perth Wildcats | 113 | 112 | 102 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Melbourne Tigers | 117 | 105 | 104 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Melbourne Tigers | 107 | 108 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Illawarra Hawks | 95 | 98 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | S.E. Melbourne Magic | 106 | 72 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Melbourne Tigers | 108 | 89 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | S.E. Melbourne Magic | 99 | 102 | X | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Adelaide 36ers | 93 | 87 | X | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Grand Final
1993 NBL statistics leaders
| Category | Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | Andrew Gaze | Melbourne Tigers | 32.0 |
| Rebounds per game | Mark Davis | Adelaide 36ers | 12.9 |
| Assists per game | Andre Lafleur | Gold Coast Rollers | 9.1 |
| Steals per game | Robert Rose | South East Melbourne Magic | 3.0 |
| Blocks per game | Ricky Jones | Townsville Suns | 2.2 |
| Free throw percentage | David Colbert | Brisbane Bullets | 93.3% |
NBL awards
- Most Valuable Player: Robert Rose, South East Melbourne Magic
- Most Valuable Player Grand Final: Ricky Grace, Perth Wildcats
- Best Defensive Player: Terry Dozier, Newcastle Falcons
- Most Improved Player: Scott Ninnis, Adelaide 36ers
- Rookie of the Year: Chris Blakemore, Adelaide 36ers
- Coach of the Year: Alan Black, Illawarra Hawks
All NBL Team
| # | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Robert Rose | South East Melbourne Magic |
| SG | Andrew Gaze | Melbourne Tigers |
| SF | Leroy Loggins | Brisbane Bullets |
| PF | Melvin Thomas | Illawarra Hawks |
| C | Terry Dozier | Newcastle Falcons |